Match Report


Universidad CatólicaUniversidad Católica     PalestinoPalestino
Jack HererJack Herer Robert Woods Robert Woods
León JaraL. Jara71
G
1captain
G
67Ezequiel CarranzaE. Carranza
Emiliano AcostaE. Acosta68
D
2
D
69Cory BeckermanC. Beckerman
Stanley CoxS. Cox69
D
3
D
66Diego NavarroD. Navarro
Felix OrtizF. Ortiz70
D
4
D
71Cecil GutierrezC. Gutierrez
Da Silva OchoaD. Ochoa71
D
5
D
68Matheus PereiraM. Pereira
Mateo Vidal AvilaM. Avila69
M
6
M
70Liborio SilvaL. Silva
Bill GutierrezB. Gutierrez74
M
7
M
73Lester BennettL. Bennett
Victor BonillaV. Bonilla71
M
8
M
75Agustín MartínezA. Martínez
Joaquín CordovaJ. Cordova71
A
9
A
66Joaquín ReyesJ. Reyes
Alexander PérezA. Pérez70
A
captain10
A
71Ron DukaR. Duka
Bruno BatistutaB. Batistuta70
A
11
A
65Rafael MedranoR. Medrano
 
Tomás FaríasT. Farías43
D
12
G
62Mateo CastilloM. Castillo
Gerardo ArellanoG. Arellano47
M
13
M
69José GuzmánJ. Guzmán
Emilio NavarreteE. Navarrete31
A
14
A
64Gabriel CastroG. Castro

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at San Carlos de Apoquindo where Universidad Católica play host to Palestino. A crowd of 17,782 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad Católica are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Palestino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bravo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Universidad Católica get the match underway!
2.45
Felix Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Bonilla. Victor Bonilla chips the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta makes a looping header on goal but somehow Ezequiel Carranza manages to keep it out.
6.36
Liborio Silva knocks the ball forward to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
8.36
Victor Bonilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova advances inside the box! Joaquín Cordova cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Ezequiel Carranza.
9.28
Victor Bonilla flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Cordova who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Cordova rushes past Diego Navarro! Joaquín Cordova side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ezequiel Carranza!
10.03
Matheus Pereira brings the ball forward. Matheus Pereira flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Medrano who takes it down. Rafael Medrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to León Jara who gathers it comfortably.
12.51
Without breaking stride, Mateo Vidal Avila plays the ball forward to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez puts a great ball through. Bruno Batistuta runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.17
Felix Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Ron Duka. The referee warns Felix Ortiz to calm down! Ron Duka hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.48
Liborio Silva flicks the ball to his team mate, Ron Duka. Ron Duka controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.36
Victor Bonilla makes a probing pass to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova skips past Diego Navarro! Joaquín Cordova takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Ezequiel Carranza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.52
Felix Ortiz drives a long ball upfield. Alexander Pérez lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.05
Lester Bennett flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Reyes who takes it down. Joaquín Reyes tries a spectacular long range effort but León Jara reads it well. Fabulous stop!
39.25
Agustín Martínez catches Emiliano Acosta on the ankles. Agustín Martínez is given a warning by the referee! Emiliano Acosta runs off the knock.
40.34
Felix Ortiz barges into Rafael Medrano. The referee brings Felix Ortiz to one side and gives him another warning! Rafael Medrano runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Universidad Católica appear unchanged since the first half. Palestino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Palestino players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Palestino kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Stanley Cox flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Vidal Avila collects the pass. Mateo Vidal Avila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ezequiel Carranza.
51.29
Mateo Vidal Avila sees Joaquín Cordova in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Cordova controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Bruno Batistuta through on goal. Bruno Batistuta takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.35
Agustín Martínez passes the ball forward to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
63.18
Cecil Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lester Bennett. Lester Bennett flicks a high pass forward. Ron Duka holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ron Duka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.42
Victor Bonilla hits a low pass to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta cuts inside the box! Bruno Batistuta shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.27
Lester Bennett catches Bill Gutierrez on the ankles. The referee calls over Lester Bennett and warns him to calm down! Bill Gutierrez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.25
Palestino have made a substitution with Gabriel Castro replacing Rafael Medrano .
78.31
Cecil Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lester Bennett. Lester Bennett kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. León Jara gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
85.48
Cecil Gutierrez threads the ball through to Liborio Silva. Liborio Silva flicks a high pass forward. Ron Duka collects the pass. Ron Duka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.10
Emiliano Acosta plays the ball forward to Bill Gutierrez. Bill Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Universidad Católica

Palestino
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
27.1%
45.7%
27.1%

Scorers
Joaquín Cordova 24, 29
Bruno Batistuta 51, 65
Alexander Pérez 89
Ron Duka 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joaquín Cordova of Universidad Católica

Match Ratings